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Whether to enroll in Part B or use FEHB as primary coverage is a personal decision, based on your individual circumstances. You should look at the costs and benefits of each insurance plan and make the choice that’s… Read More
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The cost of your Medicare Part D-covered drugs may change throughout the year. If you notice that your drug prices have changed, it may be because you are in a different phase of Part D coverage. There are… Read More
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You can sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B during the General Enrollment Period if both apply: You didn’t sign-up when you were first eligible. You aren’t eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. This opportunity… Read More
Updated on February 26, 2024 by
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Protect yourself from fraud by learning how to identify scams. Here are four tactics scammers use: Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. Scammers PRESSURE you to act… Read More
Posted on August 29, 2023 by
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Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action during… Read More
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Medigaps, what are they? Medigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to work only with Original Medicare (not with Medicare Advantage). They are sold by private insurance companies. If you have a Medigap, it pays part… Read More
Updated on July 25, 2023 by
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Did you know that you are first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65? You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS… Read More
Updated on June 30, 2023 by
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Ambulances are vehicles that transport patients to and from medical facilities, like hospitals. Ambulances are medically equipped and staffed by professionals like EMTs or paramedics. Click this link to better understand how Medicare covers transportation in ambulances.
Posted on May 30, 2023 by
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Do you need help with Medicare costs? Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are state programs that assist you with paying your Medicare costs. To qualify for an MSP, you must meet your state’s income and asset limits. Contact SHINE… Read More
Posted on May 30, 2023 by
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Paying for prescription drugs can cause financial stress and worry. Learn about programs and strategies available for lowering your prescription drug costs in this handout from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
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Medicare Minute: Medicare for Federal Employees and Retirees
Posted on March 28, 2024 by
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Whether to enroll in Part B or use FEHB as primary coverage is a personal decision, based on your individual circumstances. You should look at the costs and benefits of each insurance plan and make the choice that’s… Read More
Category: Medicare Tags: Federal Employee Health Benefits, FEHB, Medicare, Medicare Part B
Medicare Minute: Part D Coverage Phases
Updated on February 28, 2024 by
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The cost of your Medicare Part D-covered drugs may change throughout the year. If you notice that your drug prices have changed, it may be because you are in a different phase of Part D coverage. There are… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends March 31!
Posted on February 26, 2024 by
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You can sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B during the General Enrollment Period if both apply: You didn’t sign-up when you were first eligible. You aren’t eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. This opportunity… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: MA-OEP, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, SHINE
Four Signs That It’s a Scam
Updated on February 26, 2024 by
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Protect yourself from fraud by learning how to identify scams. Here are four tactics scammers use: Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE. Scammers PRESSURE you to act… Read More
Category: Elder Abuse, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Scams, SHINE, SHIP-SMP
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
Posted on August 29, 2023 by
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Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action during… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Open Enrollment, Medigap
Medigaps
Posted on August 15, 2023 by
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Medigaps, what are they? Medigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to work only with Original Medicare (not with Medicare Advantage). They are sold by private insurance companies. If you have a Medigap, it pays part… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare counseling, Medigap, Medigap policies
Happy 65th Birthday! Have questions about your new Medicare coverage?
Updated on July 25, 2023 by
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Did you know that you are first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65? You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS… Read More
Category: Medicare, SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare coverage
Medicare and Transportation Services
Updated on June 30, 2023 by
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Ambulances are vehicles that transport patients to and from medical facilities, like hospitals. Ambulances are medically equipped and staffed by professionals like EMTs or paramedics. Click this link to better understand how Medicare covers transportation in ambulances.
Category: SHINE Tags: Ambulances, Medicare, Medicare coverage, Medicare Transportation Services, Transportation Services
Lose your Medicaid coverage recently?
Posted on May 30, 2023 by
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Do you need help with Medicare costs? Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are state programs that assist you with paying your Medicare costs. To qualify for an MSP, you must meet your state’s income and asset limits. Contact SHINE… Read More
Category: SHINE Tags: Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, prescription drug coverage, SHINE, SHIP
How to Lower Your Part D Drug Costs
Posted on May 30, 2023 by
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Paying for prescription drugs can cause financial stress and worry. Learn about programs and strategies available for lowering your prescription drug costs in this handout from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Category: SHINE Tags: Medicare, Medicare Part D
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